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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.11, 625.50 and 185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.11, 625.50 and 185.77 is: 278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.11 : 625.50 = 185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.11/625.50 = 185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.11x = 625.50 × 185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.11x = 116,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,197.57/417.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.58

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